What Does 200 Calories Look Like?

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Since my husband and I are currently low-carb, I don’t focus so much on the calorie count of things. If you’ll look back to this post on the science of low-carb, you’ll start to understand why. But, from years of living with someone on Weight Watchers, and counting calories in the past, I am always [...]

Killer Kardio Workout

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Lately I’ve been in a cardio rut! I don’t know why, but cardio is one of the most boring things ever. I’m constantly trying to find new and exciting ways to fit cardio into my days. This workout is a great way to keep things moving so you don’t get bored. Thanks, Fantasmo, for this [...]

DIY {Healthy} 100 Calorie Snacks

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I’m sure all of you have heard of, and probably tried, the oh-so-popular 100 Calorie snack packs. It’s so easy to get into that habit of buying these packed-with-air snacks…I mean it’s super convenient, right? But, let’s be real – I will end up eating 2 or 3 packs of these in a sitting! I [...]

Snacks to Curb Your Appetite

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Why Eating Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat

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I found this infographic online the other day, and I just had to share it with you guys! You might recall that the husband and I are on a new low-carb diet. So far, I’ve lost 10 lbs and the husband has lost 17! At first it was difficult for me to figure out why [...]

What to Eat Before & After a Workout

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Lately, I’ve been trying to workout at least 5 days per week. It really is addicting once you get into a habit, and I love it! Right now, I haven’t been doing crazy workouts that are completely draining my body, but I’m working up to more difficult things. It’s so important to make sure the [...]

Eat With the Seasons

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Our scale battery has been dead for some time now, and it’s a bizarre battery that I haven’t gotten around to replacing. That being said, I think I’ve been doing pretty well with eating healthy, getting fit, and losing weight. I have been working out every day {Zumba, Just Dance, and the Recumbent Bike}, drinking [...]

I Workout…

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Ok…I couldn’t resist! Now that I have that out of my system, I want to share with you some simple at-home workouts. *click on the images below to view the original source*

Staying Inspired

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Looking through my pins & tumblr reblogs from this past week I have noticed one big trend. I have been all about staying inspired this week. Yes, there have been some workout ideas and healthy recipes, but most everything has to do with being inspired to stay on the health track. Here are a few [...]

Benefits of Green Tea

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Welcome back to week 2 of Fitspo Friday! I have been pretty active on Tumblr this week, gathering up motivation & tips for staying healthy and active. Unfortunately I’ve been sick all week, and whenever I have attempted exercise, I have failed miserably. But this week is going to be different…I’m feeling better and I’m [...]

Fitspo Friday

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So sorry this is getting posted late ladies & gents! It’s been a busy week and it’s looking to be a busy day coming up! Today is very special. About this time 3 years ago I was in the hospital holding my new bundle of joy for the first time! That’s right…today is my little [...]